Lasagna Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 (14-1/2 oz.) cans diced tomato(es)

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

1 (14-1/2 oz.) can beef broth

1 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 cups mini lasagna noodles or rotini pasta

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Brown ground beef over medium heat in a Dutch oven or stockpot and drain. Add onions, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in beef broth, water, brown sugar and four spices listed. Bring to a boil and add mini lasagna noodles or pasta. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Divide into bowls and top with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: One serving (18 of recipe) is 1.5 oz meat, 1/4 cup vegetable and 1 oz grain for a 3 - 5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Meals Matter